Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Practice:  Re-shaping Education for the NEP Era

Authors

Er. Amit Khatua
Dr Ajay kumar
Nikita Joshi
Sunita Joshi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.63345/book.wrl.

Keywords:

Curriculum reform, Pedagogical innovation, Educational transformation, Wissira Press, Books by Wissira, Wissira Research Lab

Synopsis

Education has always been the cornerstone of social progress and national development. In India, the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 represents a landmark reform, seeking to transform the education system into one that is flexible, multidisciplinary, and learner-centric. This book, Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Practice: Re-shaping Education for the NEP Era, has been written with the aim of interpreting this transformation and providing a comprehensive understanding of the paradigms that will guide teaching and learning in the years to come.

The authors recognize that curriculum design, pedagogical innovation, and practical implementation are deeply interconnected. Without relevant curricula, pedagogy loses direction; without innovative pedagogy, even the best curricula remain ineffective; and without meaningful practice, reforms risk becoming only policy rhetoric. It is within this triad—curriculum, pedagogy, and practice—that NEP 2020’s promise of holistic, equitable, and future-ready education will be realized.

This volume seeks to bridge theory with practice by examining the vision of NEP 2020 alongside classroom realities. Each chapter provides readers with a structured exploration: from the philosophical underpinnings of the policy to its implications for curriculum redesign, pedagogical strategies, early childhood care, use of technology, inclusivity, assessments, vocational education, and higher education reform. Case studies, examples, and contextual insights have been included to highlight how these reforms can be translated into actionable strategies.

The book is intended for a wide audience—teachers, educationists, researchers, policymakers, and students of education—who are committed to understanding and contributing to India’s educational transformation. It is our belief that by embracing creativity, collaboration, and inclusivity, Indian education can align with global standards while staying true to its cultural roots.

As authors, we have been guided by a shared vision: to contribute meaningfully to the discourse on educational reform and to inspire practitioners to see NEP 2020 not as a challenge but as an opportunity to reshape education for the better. We hope that this work serves as a valuable resource in navigating the exciting journey of reimagining Indian education.

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January 3, 2026
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